Youth Game Leaders

Calling all soccer loving teens! Come be a YGL at MSI. Learn valuable leadership, communication and decision-making skills while earning SSL hours or making some green. 

What’s a Youth Game Leader (YGL)? 

YGLs enthusiastically manage 1st grade soccer games for MSI’s Recreation Program. They help our young players have fun, play safely, and learn soccer basics.   

What are the requirements for being a YGL? 

• Be a high school student or previously worked as a YGL 
• Have one season of soccer playing experience 
• Knowledge of basic soccer rules 

How do you become a YGL?  

• Submit an application via SignUp Genius 
• Pass a short online test 
• Attend a 30 minute online orientation 
• Attend a 45 minute on the field training 

When do YGLs work?  

After completing all requirements, YGLs are eligible to sign up for games via SignUpGenius. YGL’s choose which slots work best for their schedules, pending availability.   

Most 1st grade games take place on Saturdays at both Hoover Middle School and Frost Middle School. YGL’s do not have to work every Saturday, but working many Saturdays is desirable. 

Spring 2025 Game Dates  

There are 8 games per season.   

Opening Day: Saturday, March 29.   

Anticipated Last Gameday: Saturday, June 7 

No games on Saturday, April 19 and Saturday, May 24 

Spring 2025 YGL Trainings   

Online Orientation 

Options for completing required online training. 

• Thursday, March 20 4:30-5:00pm 
• Friday, March 21 4:30-5:00pm 
• Monday, March 24 4:30-5:00pm 

On-Field Training 

Options for completing required on field training. 

• Sunday, March 23, 10:30am-11:15am or 11:30am-12:15pm Walter Johnson High School 
• Tuesday, March 25 6:00-7:00pm Location TBD 
• Thursday, March 27 6:00-7:00pm Location TBD 

Ready to sign up…click here to access the application and online test.